Sunday, February 25, 2007

Facts about "Roadkill", how safe are our roads?

1. 43,000 people killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2005
2. 2.7 million people injured in car crashes in 2005
3. half of passenger vehicle occupants killed were unrestrained.
4. 6,964 fatal crashes involved young drivers
5. 472 children under age of 4 died in car crashes in 2005
6. 6.2 million crashes cost an estimated $230 billion in porperty, productivity and medical bills in 2005.

Point: Wear seatbelts, do not drink and drive, be cautious of other drivers, make sure car has airbags and safety features up to date standards.

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